Adrian Johnson

Article Summary TLDR: New Zealand startups received $163 million in funding in 2023, down 12% from 2022. DeepTech was the most popular sector for investors, followed by software. New Zealand startups faced

TLDR: Lucid Bots, based in Charlotte, NC, raised $9.1M in Series A funding for their robotics for labor-intensive tasks. The round was led by Cubit Capital and included participation from Idea Fund

TLDR: Facility Ally and DevStride receive $1.4M in investment allocations through Missouri Technology Corporation. Facility Ally plans to use the funding to hire more local sales and development team members in Kansas

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TLDR: – Fieldbook Studio, a $10 million venture studio, has been launched by VentureWell in partnership with High Alpha Innovation. – The goal of Fieldbook is to revolutionize the entrepreneurial landscape in

TLDR: Private equity and venture capital investment in the UK has plummeted by over 30% in 2023. In 2023, the UK raised £8.2bn in private capital, more than France, Germany, Sweden, and

TLDR: Deal-making involving VC-backed startups picked up slightly in the first quarter of 2024. The slow market is attributed to high valuations, regulatory challenges, and cautious buyers waiting for better prices. Many

TLDR: KKR and HASI have launched a $2 billion sustainable infrastructure investment venture called CarbonCount Holdings 1 LLC (CCH1). The new venture aims to invest in clean energy assets and sustainable infrastructure

TLDR: Key Points: DePIN and AI are set to collide, offering real-world usability and value for providers and network participants. FutureMoney Group, an Asia-based VC firm, is focusing on the DePIN industry

TLDR: Elevarm, an Indonesian farming startup, raised $2.6 million from Insignia Ventures Partners and other investors to boost seedling and organic fertilizer production. The company aims to democratize access to farming essentials